About
Core Construction Services was founded as the development and construction arm of Somera Road Inc. to provide pre-construction and construction services. The Core team is your resource to construct, re-purpose, and deliver performing assets.
Scope of Responsibility
Team selection and procurement
Permitting and community relations support
Budget development and oversight
Value engineering
Cost control
Subcontractor selection/management
Materials procurement
Quality control
Schedule development and oversight
Project phasing and logistical planning
Design management oversight
Sustainability management
Construction management oversight
Owner vendor management
FF & E-procurement
Relocation management
Commissioning oversight
Project closeout and one-year warranty
Services
Pre-construction Planning
Finding the right location, negotiating the lease, and setting up a plan for construction can be a stressful and daunting process. Our pre-construction services will guide clients through every step.
Architectural Design
We offer design solutions that focus on creating a unique environment while also understanding our client’s operational needs and goals. Our Design Team have diverse levels of experience, specialties and are passionate about the work they do
Construction Management
Our track record of successful project management has been built by the teams that are assembled right from the beginning and consistently involved throughout the project. We understand the importance of keeping all project participants informed with up-to-date information and project status, and moving projects forward
Our Team
ERIK LOOMIS
PRESIDENT
eloomis@coreconservices.com
As President of Core Construction Services, LLC, Erik is committed to the success of each project, displayed through his involvement in all aspects of construction management from pre-construction efforts through budget management.
Before starting Core Construction Services, Erik led Loomis Companies, a multimillion-dollar design/build commercial construction company with a focus on projects of all sizes and asset classes.
With over 20 years of experience and construction expertise, Erik’s vision and leadership provide guidance that motivates our staff and leads them to search for innovative and cooperative ways to create value for our clients.
MATTHEW HOWELLS
DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION
mhowells@coreconservices.com
Matt serves as Director of Construction for Core Construction Services LLC, with a focus on the execution and delivery of re-purposed and newly constructed assets. Matt oversees all pre-construction budgeting, design development, construction documentation and construction coordination. In addition to this Matt oversees all general operational needs to build and expand the Core Constructions Services team.
Matt has extensive experience in development & construction in multiple sectors including; education, institutional, medical, manufacturing, agricultural, mixed-use, office, and warehouse projects. These were for a variety of private and publicly held clients and institutions, both nationally and internationally.
Matt has completed studies at Georgia Tech for Construction Management, Case Western Weatherhead School of Management for Finance and Control. In addition Matt trained and worked as a journeyman carpenter in Cleveland Carpenters Union Local 212 early in his career.
MARK WALLACE
DIRECTOR OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION
mwallace@coreconservices.com
Mark will be spearheading pre-construction, estimating, and early development planning for our Core Construction Services team. Mark will be based in our Nashville offices and will predominately focus on construction management of SomeraRoad projects across the Southeast.
Approaching thirty years in the construction industry, Mark has nearly twenty years of experience in project management for some of the nation’s largest construction companies. Prior to joining CCS, Mark worked for JE Dunn, and Brasfield & Gorrie. More recently, he worked as a project manager for Carter Group, LLC, and then served as Director of Pre-Construction for a design-build firm, Hawkins Development Company; and a demolition contractor, Tiny’s Demolition and Recycling. Mark received a B.S. in Construction Management and Architectural Design from Murray State University.
PETE SOUTUS
PROJECT MANAGER
psoutus@coreconservices.com
Pete serves as Project Manager Core Construction Services, LLC, handling all aspects of Construction Management.
Prior joining the Core Construction Services team, Pete gained extensive experience in managing commercial construction projects working for leading real estate developers, such as The Debartolo Corporation, TRI-C, and Marous Brothers Construction.
Pete graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He also has an Associate’s degree in Architectural Engineering from Penn State University and has done course work towards an MBA majoring in Finance.
NAMRATHA GADIPUDI
ESTIMATOR
ngadipudi@coreconservices.com
Namratha works as an Estimator for Core Construction Services, LLC. Namratha is responsible for focusing on project intake, scheduling process, quantity takeoffs, budget analysis and coordination of change orders & submittals.
Prior to joining Core Construction Services Namratha she worked as an assistant project manager with strong experience in all phases of pre-construction, client meetings, project estimation, scheduling, submittals and construction coordination of residential and commercial construction. Namratha lso has experience as Jr. Architect working with design team, collaborating with the technical team to ameliorate design problems
Namratha has Master’s in Construction Management from Bowling Green State University where she majored in construction project management, cost estimation & risk management. Namratha also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, majoring in architectural design & sustainability.
BROOKE PICOZZI
Project Intake Coordinator & Contract Administrator
bpicozzi@coreconservices.com
Brooke joined Core Construction Services in 2019 and serves as Project Intake Coordinator and Contract Administrator. Prior to joining Core Construction Services LLC, Brooke worked for several highly regarded commercial construction and consulting firms, where she assisted in closing over $250M in projects.
With over 15+ years of experience in the commercial construction Industry, Brooke has a varied background and a wide breadth of experience assisting in managing large-scale and complex development projects from concept to delivery. At Core Construction Services Brooke leads the coordination of construction documentation and deliverables across the platform; including the construction intake process, risk management monitoring, and payment processing.
GAVIN HEATH
Assistant Project Manager
gheath@coreconservices.com
Gavin joined the Core Construction Services team in 2019 as an Assistant Project Manager. Gavin is involved in the scheduling of different projects along with assisting the project management team with coordination and other various assignments.
Prior to joining the Core Construction team, Gavin attended Ohio State University where he earned a Bachelors's Degree in Construction Systems Management. During his time at Ohio State, he extensive gained experience in the construction industry through two internships, an academic competition, and residential renovations.
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